Animal Compliance Officer

7 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Wollongong City Council Full time

Animal Compliance Officer

Permanent Full Time & Casual positions

From $40.67 to $46.51 per hour plus superannuation**
_On call allowance may apply_

_(Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)_

Recruitment No: 23085
At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the position:


We are looking for people who have an interest in animal handling (dogs, cats and livestock) in a regulatory role that also has excellent customer service skills.

These positions are responsible for educating and regulating the community when it comes to responsible pet ownership, animal control in public places including our foreshore and beaches and investigating more serious matters such as aggressive dogs and dog attacks.


On an average day you may be:

  • Attending to stray roaming dogs or livestock and either returning the animal home or impounding the animal.
  • Undertaking investigations that relate to nuisance barking dogs and dog attacks.
  • Undertaking appropriate regulatory action when offences are committed under the Companion Animals Act 1998, such as issuing fines and/or relevant Orders.
  • Carrying out proactive patrols of the beach and foreshore areas within the Local Government Area to ensure that dog owners are complying with the rules in these areas.

What's in it for you?

  • We are valueled, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
  • We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
  • Uniform and PPE provided

Interested?

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 16 July 2023

More information:

  • Contact Daniel Kennedy, Compliance & Regulation Coordinator on for questions related to the job
- _Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community._

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